Agave Vinaigrette

Agave nectar is a sweetener and sugar substitute. It is 1-1/2 times sweeter than cane sugar or honey, but it has a much lower glycemic index, which means it’s absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream. This prevents it from raising blood sugar levels significantly, eliminating the highs and lows associated with sugar intake. For this reason, it’s favored among those with diabetes and hyperglycemia … and those of us that just need to get work done, and can’t afford to crash.

Agave nectar can be used anywhere sugar or honey goes: barbeque sauces, marinades, baked goods, etc. It adds a distinctive sweet flavor, reminiscent tequila. I have been seeing quite a lot of Agave Nectar in stores lately. It is currently prominently displayed at Trader Joes and Whole Foods. I have taken this as a sign from the culinary gods that I should not only use it, but share the goodness that is agave. The result is this dressing, which is great on greens as well as fish and veggies on the grill.